Everybody's Golf 4
{{Short description|2003 video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Everybody's Golf 4
| image = Everybody's Golf 4 Coverart.png
| caption = Japanese cover art
| developer = Clap Hanz{{efn|Additional work by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan{{cite web |year=2021 |title=JAPANスタジオ作品一覧 2005年～2003年 |trans-title=List of Japan Studio works 2005–2003 |url=https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2003-2005/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225205012/https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2003-2005/ |archive-date=25 February 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021 |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |language=ja}}}}
| publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
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| series = Everybody's Golf
| platforms = PlayStation 2
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|27 November 2003|NA|17 August 2004|EU|23 September 2005|AU|29 September 2005{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Matt |date=26 September 2005 |url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3129&sid=eb7471f40fd239d4799d6dc23dafbc01 |title=Updated Australian Release List - 26/09/05 |website=PALGN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051210160133/http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3129&sid=eb7471f40fd239d4799d6dc23dafbc01 |archive-date=10 December 2005 |access-date=27 August 2020}}}}
| genre = Sports
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
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{{Nihongo foot|Everybody's Golf 4,|みんなの{{ruby|GOLF|ゴルフ}} 4|Minna no Gorufu 4|group=lower-alpha|lead=yes}} released as Hot Shots Golf Fore! in North America, Everybody's Golf in Europe and Everybody's Golf 2004 in Australia, is a golf video game developed by Clap Hanz and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the successor to Everybody's Golf 3 / Hot Shots Golf 3 (2001) and was succeeded by Everybody's Golf 5 / Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (2007).
Gameplay
This game delivers more realistic physics, sharper graphics, more golfers, caddies and courses than before. Miniature golf games and online play for players with the Network Adaptor are also driving features. The developers increased the overall number of characters from 15 to 24, added more caddies (10 in all) and boosted the number of courses from six to 15. Of these 15 courses, 10 are new, while five are returning favorites from the previous game. The game also features a Tournament mode where up to 32 players can compete against each other. Cameo roles as playable characters in the North American and PAL versions are unlockable characters Ratchet (from the Ratchet & Clank series) and Jak (from the Jak and Daxter series, as he would later appear in Jak 3). Ratchet and Jak's caddies are Clank and Daxter, respectively. A Pipo Monkey (from the Ape Escape series) is an unlockable caddie in the Japanese and PAL versions, giving the PAL version the largest character roster overall.{{fact|date=January 2025}}
Everybody's Golf 4 implements the "Everybody's Points" system where players earn and spend points to unlock new gear and extras. Several different modes of play are available and include Tour (full season of tournaments), Tournament (plug and play instant action mode), VS Mode (challenge golfers to unlock new characters/costumes) and Training (in game tutorial mode). In addition, there are two online play modes: Head to Head (one on one play with another player) and Real Time Tournament (real time online golf tourneys). The North American and PAL versions included online play while Japanese did not. The North American online play servers were shut down as of 30 June 2008.{{fact|date=January 2025}}
One unique feature is an unlockable "Advanced Mode" that allows players to golf without the grid showing where the ball is expected to land when taking a shot or putting. This grid is typically used in golfing video games.{{fact|date=January 2025}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 80/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hot-shots-golf-fore/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=13 January 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214210057/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/hot-shots-golf-fore! |url-status=live }}
| EGM = 7.33/10{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=183 |date=October 2004 |page=108}}
| EuroG = 8/10{{cite web |last=Reed |first=Kristan |date=23 September 2005 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_eg4_ps2 |title=Everybody's Golf (PlayStation 2) |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-date=16 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916165657/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_EG4_PS2 |url-status=live }}
| Fam = 36/40{{cite magazine |title=みんなのGOLF 4 |language=ja |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Enterbrain |volume=781 |date=4 December 2003}}
| GI = 9/10{{cite magazine |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=137 |date=September 2004 |page=108}}
| GamePro = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite magazine |author=Four-Eyed Dragon |date=24 September 2004 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/38249.shtml |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |publisher=IDG Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041011072426/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/38249.shtml |archive-date=11 October 2004 |access-date=27 August 2020}}
| GameRev = B{{cite web |last=Silverman |first=Ben |date=31 August 2004 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/33684-hot-shots-golf-fore-review |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! Review |website=GameRevolution |publisher=CraveOnline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909124709/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/hot-shots-golf-fore |archive-date=9 September 2015 |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020}}
| GSpot = 7.3/10{{cite web |last=Davis |first=Ryan |date=25 August 2004 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hot-shots-golf-fore-review/1900-6105735/ |title=Hot Shots Fore! Review [date mislabeled as "August 30, 2004"] |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-date=25 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125115541/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hot-shots-golf-fore-review/1900-6105735/ |url-status=live }}
| GSpy = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Padilla |first=Raymond |date=18 August 2004 |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/hot-shots-golf-fore/540010p1.html |title=GameSpy: Hot Shots Golf Fore! |website=GameSpy |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-date=29 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229135813/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/hot-shots-golf-fore/540010p1.html |url-status=live }}
| IGN = 8.8/10{{cite web |last=Lewis |first=Ed |date=16 August 2004 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/16/hot-shots-golf-fore |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506151652/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/16/hot-shots-golf-fore |url-status=live }}
| OPM = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite magazine |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=85 |date=October 2004 |page=98}}
| rev1 = CiN Weekly
| rev1Score = (favourable){{cite news |last=Hruschak |first=PJ |date=15 September 2004 |url=http://www.cinweekly.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040915/ENT06/409150301/1063 |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! |newspaper=CiN Weekly |publisher=Gannett Company |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041012014503/http://www.cinweekly.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040915/ENT06/409150301/1063 |archive-date=12 October 2004 |access-date=27 August 2020}}
| rev2 = Playboy
| rev2Score = 89%{{cite web |last=Saltzman |first=Marc |date=11 August 2004 |url=http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/games/hotshotsgolffore/index.html |title=Hot Shots Golf: Fore! |website=Playboy |publisher=Playboy Enterprises |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040812200609/http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/games/hotshotsgolffore/index.html |archive-date=12 August 2004 |access-date=27 August 2020}}
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The game received "favourable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of all four nines for a total of 36 out of 40.
CiN Weekly gave it a favourable review and said: "Though hard-core golfers might not appreciate exaggerated plaid pants on cartoon characters and sarcastic golfers, pretty much everyone else will get into the game's taunting, tricks and big hit effects and exaggerated character personalities". Playboy gave it 89% and said that the game "successfully balances accessibility and depth, and manages to add a host of new features while staying true to what's made this franchise so popular. It's a highly recommended pick for PS2 owners looking for a little more fun on the fairway". However, Maxim gave it three-and-a-half stars out of five and said that "even if you lack broadband, the bizarre characters and 13 arcade-style courses to choose from will keep you giddier than Carl Spackler on a gofer [sic] hunt".{{cite web |last=Kelly |first=Seth |date=17 August 2004 |url=http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_8121.html |title=Hot Shots Golf Fore! |website=Maxim |publisher=Biglari Holdings |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040813095832/http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_8121.html |archive-date=13 August 2004 |access-date=27 August 2020}}
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Category:PlayStation 2-only games